there is nothing wrong with the automatics. They are increasing their own and the rest of the crew's workload unnecessarily. And then they often blame the system saying "it failed" when it is working as advertised.
Not being proficient in manual flying because you don't need to with all the you beaut automatic goodies, reminds me of the bloke that says you will drown if you can't swim. So, rather than teach you how to swim I will teach you how not to go near the water...
